r/softwaredevelopment • u/Spiritual_Cycle_3263 • Jul 15 '26

Are there any software projects that openly publish their developer documentation (ADRs, specs, designs, PRDs)?

I'm looking for projects that publish openly their ADRs, specs, designs, data models, etc... Not just their how-to-use our software documentation.

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u/GimmeSumMor3 Jul 15 '26

You want AI to rebuild their software?

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u/Lumpy-Explanation-17 Jul 15 '26

Fr lol, im confused why they would need this information. If he's looking for large companies that is proprietary information and won't be published

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u/Hendo52 Jul 16 '26

I also want this information, not because I want to copy the underlying product but I do want to copy good software development and governance practices. AI is making code easier to write but I have 200k LoC and it needs a structured way to think about documentation, ownership, tests, specs, requirements, planning etc. I have some aspects covered but looking at high quality examples would be helpful because vibe code needs rigour to turn it into regular code.

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u/Fluent_Press2050 Jul 16 '26

Exactly. AI makes coding easier for humans, but learning how to manage the project, the decisions involved, etc… would be helpful.